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Students at Arizona State University organize an anti-ice protest on January 20, 2026.
Political Opinions in School: How are they present and how can they be handled?
Multiple feet of snow was shoveled up high in the aftermath of the snowstorm.
The Unpredictable Nor’Easter of 2026
One of the charts featured on the AI 2027 website demonstrating the predicted trajectory of artificial intelligence.
Should We Be Concerned About The Future of AI?
Minneapolis residents take to the streets to protest recent ICE enforcement tactics.
Protests Erupt in Minneapolis after Shootings and Broader Federal Immigration Enforcement Surge
DJI drone rests on the ground before takeoff.
National Security vs. Innovation: Inside the U.S. Ban on Foreign-Made Drones
The literature you could read in senior year varies greatly from "Harry Potter" to "Disability Visibility"
What Senior English Seminar Should You Take At HHS?
Delegates raise their placards during a committee session as they vote to pass a motion at the Harvard Model United Nations conference.
Students Debate, Collaborate, and Lead at Harvard Model United Nations Conference
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors from Hingham High School attend the Harvard Model UN conference.
The HMUN Conference: The Making of Future Leaders
Mise en place is a French culinary term, translating to “everything in its place," and refers to when, before combining ingredients, people do tasks like turn on ovens, gather ingredients and measure them. It can make cooking or baking a much more organized activity.
Indoor Activities for when the Snow Traps you in
The Free Period Club is in charge of putting pads and tampons in the girls’ bathrooms, providing easy access for any menstruator.
Free Period Talk: Making a Point of Menstrual Equity
Team USA shows their pride at the Milan Winter Olympics.
The USA Figure Skating Team Takes The Competition By Storm 
Grace Whiting performing her bar routine at Patriot League meet.
A New League Record: Gymnast Grace Whiting Shines in Gymnastic
Boosters and parents decorate the gym with red and white balloons to create a special senior night.
Hingham Girls’ Basketball Senior Night: Featuring an Amazing Game and Sendoff to the Seniors
Togethxr's team and cofounders, celebrating their progress with t-shirts in several different languages.
“Everyone Watches Women’s Sports”: The emergence and growth of a powerful new message
Seahawks defensive end Rylie Mills (98) shows his excitement after sacking Patriots quarterback Drake Maye early on in the first half of Super Bowl 60.
Super Bowl LX: What went wrong for the Patriots
Sally McKenny’s Valentine’s Day sugar cookies with fun and festive decorations .
Fun Desserts to Bake to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Bad Bunny accepted the Grammy Award for his Album of the Year, Debi Tirar Mas Fotos, making history as the first Spanish album to receive the award.
Historic Wins and Powerful Moments Define the 2026 Grammy Awards
Ann Michael Maye poses with star quarterback Drake Maye, debuting her latest fashion pick.
Why Ann Michael Maye is Growing in Popularity Across the Northeast
Timothee Chalament plays the title role in Marty Supreme, based loosely on the story of ping pong pro Marty Reisman.
Who was “Marty Supreme?”
Styles while filming the music video for his newest single “Aperture.”
Music Artist Harry Styles signals a new era with the release of his latest single “Aperture”
Tom Brady and Jennifer Lawrence look into the Dunkin’ store during the ‘Good Will Dunkin’ advertisement in Super Bowl LX.
Super Bowl LX Commercials: A Letdown?
Morgan Childs drew a heart to represent Valentine's Day.
Saint Valentine and His Special Day
Bloom Energy's Headquarters located in Silicon Valley
Has this Energy Company just Solved the AI Energy Crisis?
The current Hingham High School, which has been in use since the 2003-04 school year, uses a static drop schedule with six out of seven classes meeting each day.
Why the HHS Schedule Needs to Change
The 2026 ball drop hangs over Times Square days before it falls at midnight, welcoming the new year.
How to Maintain New Year’s Resolutions
Skippermen seniors Johnny Appleton, Lila Johnson, Ella Cignetti, and Emma Izmirlic preparing for their final race together.
Caps Off to the Seniors: Skippermen Wish their Seniors Smooth Sailing
Foster Elementary School’s rooftop solar panels convert sunlight into usable energy for its building.
Foster Elementary School Goes Green with New Solar Panels
The playbill for the HHS production of The Drowsy Chaperone is pictured in front of the stage before opening night on Thursday (11/20/25) at Hingham Middle School.
Hingham High School Drama Presents: The Drowsy Chaperone
Mr. George, repping his Bruins gear for Jersey Day, poses at his desk in front of the tiger poster.
Teaching With Purpose: Mr. George’s Impact on Room 270
These four books are either banned in some schools, or have been challenged in others around the US.
The Impact of Censorship in American Education
Shining a light on Hingham news

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Shining a light on Hingham news

The Harborlight
Team USA shows their pride at the Milan Winter Olympics.
The USA Figure Skating Team Takes The Competition By Storm 
Tenley Christopher, Contributing Writer • February 20, 2026
Grace Whiting performing her bar routine at Patriot League meet.
A New League Record: Gymnast Grace Whiting Shines in Gymnastic
Eva Perine, Contributing Writer • February 14, 2026
News
Students at Arizona State University organize an anti-ice protest on January 20, 2026.
Political Opinions in School: How are they present and how can they be handled?
Claire Sullivan, Contributing Writer • February 8, 2026
Multiple feet of snow was shoveled up high in the aftermath of the snowstorm.
The Unpredictable Nor’Easter of 2026
Gianna Aljanabi, Contributing Writer • February 3, 2026
One of the charts featured on the AI 2027 website demonstrating the predicted trajectory of artificial intelligence.
Should We Be Concerned About The Future of AI?
Veronica Webb, Contributing Writer • February 3, 2026
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Student Life
The literature you could read in senior year varies greatly from "Harry Potter" to "Disability Visibility"
What Senior English Seminar Should You Take At HHS?
Anna Post, Managing Editor • February 23, 2026

If you’re a current junior and you don’t plan on taking AP Literature, then...

Delegates raise their placards during a committee session as they vote to pass a motion at the Harvard Model United Nations conference.
Students Debate, Collaborate, and Lead at Harvard Model United Nations Conference
Martina Misdea, Contributing Writer • February 8, 2026

This past weekend, students traveled to Boston to participate in the annual...

Arts & Entertainment
Sally McKenny’s Valentine’s Day sugar cookies with fun and festive decorations .
Fun Desserts to Bake to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Brigid Kiernan, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2026
Bad Bunny accepted the Grammy Award for his Album of the Year, Debi Tirar Mas Fotos, making history as the first Spanish album to receive the award.
Historic Wins and Powerful Moments Define the 2026 Grammy Awards
McKenzie Patterson, Junior Editor • February 3, 2026
Why Ann Michael Maye is Growing in Popularity Across the Northeast
Abigail Zimmerman, Contributing Writer • January 26, 2026
Who was “Marty Supreme?”
Celia McCarthy, Contributing Writer • January 25, 2026
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Team USA shows their pride at the Milan Winter Olympics.
Sports
The USA Figure Skating Team Takes The Competition By Storm 
Tenley Christopher, Contributing Writer • February 20, 2026

Throughout the history of the Winter Olympics, the USA Figure Skating Team has dominated each category....

Grace Whiting performing her bar routine at Patriot League meet.
Sports
A New League Record: Gymnast Grace Whiting Shines in Gymnastic
Eva Perine, Contributing Writer • February 14, 2026

Sophomore Grace Whiting has been a gymnast for most of her life, beginning her gymnastic journey at the...

Boosters and parents decorate the gym with red and white balloons to create a special senior night.
Sports
Hingham Girls’ Basketball Senior Night: Featuring an Amazing Game and Sendoff to the Seniors
Katie Post, Contributing Writer • February 13, 2026

The Hingham Girls’ Basketball senior night took place on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and celebrated...

Togethxr's team and cofounders, celebrating their progress with t-shirts in several different languages.
Sports
“Everyone Watches Women’s Sports”: The emergence and growth of a powerful new message
Caitlin Patten, Editor-in-Chief • February 11, 2026

Historically, women’s sports have consistently sat in the rear view behind men’s. Games are covered...

Readers' Opinions and Editorials
Tom Brady and Jennifer Lawrence look into the Dunkin’ store during the ‘Good Will Dunkin’ advertisement in Super Bowl LX.
Super Bowl LX Commercials: A Letdown?
Henry Healey, Contributing Writer • February 20, 2026
Saint Valentine and His Special Day
Morgan Childs, Contributing Writer • February 14, 2026
Has this Energy Company just Solved the AI Energy Crisis?
Will Carr, Business Manager/Public Relations • January 12, 2026
Why the HHS Schedule Needs to Change
Ethan Warhaftig, Editor-in-Chief • January 10, 2026
How to Maintain New Year’s Resolutions
Abigail Zimmerman, Contributing Writer • January 4, 2026
Has Spirit Left Hingham High School?
Gabi Magner, Contributing Writer • December 23, 2025
A Review of Popular Christmas and Holiday Songs to Get You Into the Holiday Spirit
Lexie Grimm, Contributing Writer • December 22, 2025
A Clash Between Convenience and Tradition: Do Americans Prefer Natural or Artificial Christmas Trees?
Liam Cusick, Contributing Writer • December 21, 2025
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